WH Smith PLC (WHTPF)
OTHER OTC:WHTPF
WHTPF Stock Chart & Stats
$8.86
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Market closed
$8.86
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$5.60 - $14.14
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)N/A
Market Cap
$771.33M
Enterprise Value$1.53B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$48.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.06B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.56
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.55Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.71%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.02
Shares Outstanding152,258,400
10 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
30 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)5.51
Price to Sales (P/S)0.56
P/FCF Ratio4.38
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.14
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.52
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.34Price Target Upside-28.49% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$21.07M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Operating Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow (~£276m) and positive free cash flow (~£199m) provide durable internal funding for working capital, capex and selective deleveraging. This cash resilience supports operations through traffic cycles and funds strategic investments without immediate reliance on equity markets.
Strategic Travel And Transport FootprintA network focused on airports, rail stations and hospitals creates a structurally advantaged retail footprint with captive, recurring footfall and concession-style relationships. These locations enable predictable volumes and pricing power for travel essentials, making revenues more resilient than typical high-street-only retailers.
Underlying Operating Profitability MaintainedPositive operating profit and an EBIT margin around 3.2% indicate the core retail model can remain economically viable. This suggests cost base and product margins can support recovery to net profitability if revenue mix and footfall normalize, preserving long-term earnings potential.
Bears Say
Very High Financial LeverageExtremely elevated debt relative to equity (~6x D/E) materially reduces balance-sheet flexibility, increases interest and refinancing risk, and limits the company's ability to invest or withstand further shocks. High leverage also amplifies downside sensitivity to margin or revenue weakness.
Sharp Revenue Decline And Margin CompressionA ~20% revenue decline and material gross-margin compression have degraded earnings quality and visibility. Structural shifts in product mix or pricing pressure could prolong weaker margins, making it harder to rebuild retained earnings and restore long-term profitability without sustained revenue recovery.
Limited Deleveraging Capacity Relative To Debt LoadAlthough cash generation is solid, OCF covers only ~32% of total debt and FCF is below the scale of the net loss, so pace of debt reduction is moderate. This constrains meaningful deleveraging, leaving the company exposed to interest cost increases or covenant pressure over the medium term.
WH Smith News
WHTPF FAQ
What was WH Smith PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
WH Smith PLC lowest stock price was $5.60 and its highest was $14.14 in the past 12 months.
What is WH Smith PLC’s market cap?
WH Smith PLC’s market cap is $771.33M.
When is WH Smith PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
WH Smith PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 133 days.
How were WH Smith PLC’s earnings last quarter?
WH Smith PLC released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported -$0.011 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.035 by $0.024.
Is WH Smith PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts WH Smith PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does WH Smith PLC pay dividends?
WH Smith PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.081 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.71%. See more information on WH Smith PLC dividends here
What is WH Smith PLC’s EPS estimate?
WH Smith PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.55.
How many shares outstanding does WH Smith PLC have?
WH Smith PLC has 152,258,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to WH Smith PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
WH Smith PLC reported an EPS of -$0.011 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.035. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.235%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of WH Smith PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WHTPF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
WH Smith Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$6.34 (-28.49% Downside)
$6.34 (-28.49% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WHTPF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $2.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-43.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-90.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-17.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
WH Smith PLC
WH Smith PLC functions as a retail enterprise with a presence across the United Kingdom and globally. The company's operations are divided into two primary divisions: Travel and High Street. The Travel segment caters to customers on the move, offering a selection of news, books, and convenience products. By August 31, 2021, this segment managed 1,166 locations, predominantly situated in transportation hubs like airports, railway stations, and motorway service areas, as well as in hospitals and workplaces. The High Street segment, conversely, provides a diverse range of goods. It sells stationery items, which include greeting cards, general office supplies, art and craft materials, and gifts. Additionally, it stocks everyday essentials and impulse purchases such as newspapers, magazines, confectionery, and beverages, alongside various books. This division comprised 544 physical stores. Extending its reach online, the High Street segment also sells stationery, books, magazines, and gifts through whsmith.co.uk; personalized greeting cards and gifts are available via funkypigeon.com; pens are offered through cultpens.com; and personalized stationery products can be purchased from treeofhearts.co.uk and dottyaboutpaper.co.uk. Established in 1792, WH Smith PLC's corporate base is located in Swindon, United Kingdom.
WHTPF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$6.34
▼(-28.49% Downside)
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Ownership Overview
0.16% Insiders
16.92% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
77.14% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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